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Dr. Ellen Lu, MD

Internal Medicine*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ellen Lu, MD

Dr. Ellen Lu, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Allergy & Immunology. They graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and is affiliated with West Penn Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lu an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lu works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Hypogammaglobulinemia and Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Health
    4815 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-6640
  2. 2
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    490 E North Ave Ste 303, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-6640

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  • West Penn Hospital

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Hypogammaglobulinemia
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Hypogammaglobulinemia
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    About Dr. Ellen Lu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Minnan
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    NPI Number
    • 1225039712
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Allergy & Immunology
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Ellen Lu, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lu has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lu has seen patients for Hypogammaglobulinemia and Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Lu. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lu.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Lu, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Lu appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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